Year: 2026

Only 40% of Global Health Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards – Report Healthcare workers promoting sanitation and hygiene in a hospital facility.

Healthcare workers promoting sanitation and hygiene in a hospital facility.

Only 40% of Global Health Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards – Report

Oluwatobi Adu August 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have revealed...

UNICEF, Kwara Government Begin Psychosocial Support Ahead of Woro Survivors’ Return UNICEF officials and Kwara State stakeholders during psychosocial support training for Woro abduction survivors.

UNICEF officials and Kwara State stakeholders during psychosocial support training for Woro abduction survivors.

UNICEF, Kwara Government Begin Psychosocial Support Ahead of Woro Survivors’ Return

Hope Ajayi August 18, 2026

ILORIN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Kwara State Government and development partners have...

Tinubu to Launch Community Food Bank, Commission Health Projects in Ogun Nigeria First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu

Nigeria First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu

Tinubu to Launch Community Food Bank, Commission Health Projects in Ogun

Korede Abdullah August 18, 2026

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is expected to visit Ogun State on Tuesday...

Kwara Launches Roadmap to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030 38 Kidnapped Kwara Worshippers Reunited With Families After Joint Security Rescue

38 Kidnapped Kwara Worshippers Reunited With Families After Joint Security Rescue

Kwara Launches Roadmap to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030

Korede Abdullah August 18, 2026

ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has launched a comprehensive Viral Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap aimed at...

Ondo Unveils Health Reforms, Targets Stronger Public-Private Investment Students participating in the Ondo State Digital Quiz Competition in Akure.

Students participating in the Ondo State Digital Quiz Competition in Akure.

Ondo Unveils Health Reforms, Targets Stronger Public-Private Investment

Korede Abdullah August 18, 2026

ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Government has unveiled a broad healthcare reform agenda aimed at strengthening...

Anambra Directs Health Workers to Stay at Duty Posts, Complete Verification Anambra Orders Health Workers to Remain at Duty Posts,

Anambra Orders Health Workers to Remain at Duty Posts,

Anambra Directs Health Workers to Stay at Duty Posts, Complete Verification

Korede Abdullah August 18, 2026

ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government has directed health workers across its public health facilities to...

Cross River to Offer Free Hydrocele Surgeries for 100 Patients Commercial drivers attending a meeting with Cross River Transport Regulatory Agency officials in Calabar.

Commercial drivers attending a meeting with Cross River Transport Regulatory Agency officials in Calabar.

Cross River to Offer Free Hydrocele Surgeries for 100 Patients

Korede Abdullah August 18, 2026

CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government, in partnership with Helen Keller International, has announced...

Airport Staff Trained in Basic Life Support as Public Defibrillator Installed Trainees practicing what they have been taught

Trainees practicing what they have been taught

Airport Staff Trained in Basic Life Support as Public Defibrillator Installed

Otamere Gladness August 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Airport personnel have undergone comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training following the donation and...

ECOWAS Launches $65,000 Startup Awards to Support West African Entrepreneurs ECOWAS Unveils $65,000 Startup Awards for West African Innovators

ECOWAS Unveils $65,000 Startup Awards for West African Innovators

ECOWAS Launches $65,000 Startup Awards to Support West African Entrepreneurs

Hope Ajayi August 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a $65,000 prize pool...

NDLEA Destroys N301bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Lagos

NDLEA Destroys N301bn Worth of Seized Illicit Drugs in Lagos

NDLEA Destroys N301bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Lagos

Abah Felicity August 17, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of assorted illicit...